Exam 3: Integrative Managerial Issues

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of a global organization?

Hofstede's findings have received little support in the academic world and were not confirmed by later studies.

As a business expansion director, Shana's goal is to scout potential locations for her company's planned expansion to other countries. There are many options, some of which include maintaining the business's head office in the United States. Other options send company representatives to foreign operations when necessary, or establishing separate operation facilities abroad and hiring locals as managers. -If Shana's company reorganizes based on industry groups with no designated home country, the entire organization would be considered a ________.

The board of directors of the Four Forks Generating Corporation is meeting to consider the construction of a new electrical generation facility near the Four Forks River. Director Appleton prefers a coal-burning plant because it promises to be the most profitable alternative. Over the short term at least, a coal plant will be by far the least expensive facility to build and operate. Coal is cheap and the considerable pollution from the plant won't affect anything within hundreds of miles from the plant. Director Estrella wants a nuclear plant to be located 30 miles upriver from the biggest city in the area. Nuclear power is cleaner than coal. Completely safeguarding the community against accidents in the plant or the disposal of toxic waste could be very expensive. However, Estrella has discovered that the job can be done much more cheaply by cutting some corners–while still strictly following all laws–and creating some additional risk for the community. Director Jossleman supports the most expensive option of the three–she wants a wind farm to be built along the banks of the river on top of a ridge. The wind turbines produce absolutely no pollution and pose no threat to the community or the environment. They are expensive to build and to operate at the current time because they require elaborate back-up systems to function when the wind isn't blowing. -Suppose Director Jossleman proposes building a wildlife preserve near the wind farm for the local community.What is Josselman demonstrating in her proposal?

Supporters of social responsibility claim that being socially responsible ________.

As a business expansion director, Shana's goal is to scout potential locations for her company's planned expansion to other countries. There are many options, some of which include maintaining the business's head office in the United States. Other options send company representatives to foreign operations when necessary, or establishing separate operation facilities abroad and hiring locals as managers. -Shana's company "went global" several years ago.Which of the following was likely to have been the first step it took in going global?

Sony is an example of a multidomestic company.

Since businesses have more power and resources than ordinary individuals, supporters of social responsibility claim that businesses have ________.

John Deere is an example of a multidomestic company.

In addition to prohibiting age discrimination, what else does the Age Discrimination Act do?

Theodore and James have formed TJ Soft, an entrepreneurial venture to develop games and other kinds of software for consumers. Their company, which includes TJ Soft stores, is looking for opportunities in the future that include international operations. -A firm in South America wants to open a TJ Store in a shopping mall.What is the best approach for this firm?

One argument against businesses championing social responsibility issues is that being socially responsible can harm an organization's public image.

Which of the following is the best example of a company being socially responsive?

Which of the following is usually found in the final stage of an organization's global evolution?

Managers should expect contingent workers and core employees to be equally committed to the organization's goals.

Which of the following best summarizes Blake Mycoskie's (the founder of TOMS shoes)business philosophy?

Proponents of the socioeconomic view of social responsibility believe that being socially responsive is ________.

Which problems are women LEAST likely to face in today's workplace?

Which of the following would be likely to be true in a country with a high power distance?

Of the approaches to pursuing international markets, developing a ________ involves the greatest commitment and risk.